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Bay Central 1, Marsa Dubai

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Bay Central 1 at a glance

About Bay Central 1

Bay Central 1 is a mixed-use building in Marsa Dubai, Dubai, developed by Select Group. It holds about 403 units: 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments, commercial units.

The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 18 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,347 per sq ft.

Bay Central 1 is one of 266 buildings in Marsa Dubai: 120 are complete and 39 are still being built.

Bay Central 1 is part of the prestigious Bay Central development located in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai. This tower features a selection of luxurious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments that boast contemporary design and high-quality finishes. Residents enjoy breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a premium living experience in one of Dubai's most sought-after locations.

Key Features:
  • Stylish Living Spaces: Apartments range in size and are designed with spacious layouts that include modern kitchens, expansive living areas, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
  • Exceptional Amenities: Residents have access to a variety of facilities, including:
    • Infinity swimming pool with stunning sea views
    • State-of-the-art fitness center
    • Dedicated children's play area
    • 24-hour concierge and security services
  • Prime Location: Situated in JBR, Bay Central 1 offers direct access to the beach, as well as numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options along The Walk at JBR. The area is well-connected to major roadways and public transport, enhancing accessibility to other parts of Dubai.
  • Vibrant Lifestyle: Living at Bay Central means being in the midst of a lively community, with plenty of recreational activities available, from beachfront leisure to waterfront dining and nightlife.

Bay Central 1 not only offers a luxurious lifestyle but also serves as a sound investment opportunity in Dubai’s thriving real estate market.

In a nutshell

  • A mixed-use ready building
  • Located in Marsa Dubai, Dubai
  • Developed by Select Group
  • Completed in Q2 2012
  • Unit types: 1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, 4 Beds, Commercial
  • Sizes from 80 to 3,830 sq ft
  • Service charge from AED 21.61 per sq ft
  • Jumeirah Lake Towers metro station 0.8 km away
Status
Ready
Developer
Select Group
Location
Marsa Dubai, Dubai
Completed
Q2 2012
Unit types
1 Bed, 2 Beds, 3 Beds, 4 Beds, Commercial
Prices from
AED 679.0K
Median price per sq ft
AED 2,347
Median gross yield
5.2%
Service charge
AED 21.61 per sq ft (2018)
Nearest metro
Jumeirah Beach Residence 1, 0.2 km

Building details

Inside Bay Central 1

Properties in Bay Central 1

1-bedroom apartments in Bay Central 1

There are about 302 of these in Bay Central 1, from 650 to 860 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.6M, or AED 2,350 per sq ft.

2-bedroom apartments in Bay Central 1

There are about 50 of these in Bay Central 1, from 990 to 1,620 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.9M, or AED 2,380 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 21% over what they paid.

3-bedroom apartments in Bay Central 1

There are about 24 of these in Bay Central 1, from 1,520 to 1,560 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.3M, or AED 1,480 per sq ft.

4-bedroom apartments in Bay Central 1

There are about 4 of these in Bay Central 1, from 3,770 to 3,830 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Commercial units in Bay Central 1

There are about 23 of these in Bay Central 1, from 80 to 470 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.

Unit types in Bay Central 1 with sizes, median prices and rents
Unit typeUnitsSizeMedian priceMedian rent
1 Bed302650 sqft60.4 sqmt – 860 sqft79.9 sqmtAED 1.6MAED 90K
2 Beds50990 sqft92 sqmt – 1,620 sqft150.5 sqmtAED 2.9MAED 122.5K
3 Beds241,520 sqft141.2 sqmt – 1,560 sqft144.9 sqmtAED 2.3MAED 295K
4 Beds43,770 sqft350.2 sqmt – 3,830 sqft355.8 sqmtNo recent sales–
Commercial2380 sqft7.4 sqmt – 470 sqft43.7 sqmtNo recent sales–

Recent transactions in Bay Central 1

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.9M

    AED 2,194 /sqftAED 23,616 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Oct 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.6M

    AED 2,475 /sqftAED 26,641 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    651 sqft60.5 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Sept 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.6M

    AED 2,462 /sqftAED 26,501 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    650 sqft60.4 sqmt1 BedOwner17 Apr 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.5M

    AED 1,774 /sqftAED 19,095 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner1 Apr 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2M

    AED 2,853 /sqftAED 30,709 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    708 sqft65.8 sqmt1 BedOwner25 Mar 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.6M

    AED 2,446 /sqftAED 26,329 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    650 sqft60.4 sqmt1 BedOwner10 Mar 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2M

    AED 2,363 /sqftAED 25,435 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner5 Mar 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2.1M

    AED 2,485 /sqftAED 26,748 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner5 Mar 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.8M

    AED 2,518 /sqftAED 27,104 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    705 sqft65.5 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Jan 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.6M

    AED 2,298 /sqftAED 24,735 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    705 sqft65.5 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Jan 2026

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2.9M

    AED 2,377 /sqftAED 25,586 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,199 sqft111.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner19 Dec 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.2M

    AED 1,882 /sqftAED 20,258 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    651 sqft60.5 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Dec 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2M

    AED 2,837 /sqftAED 30,537 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    705 sqft65.5 sqmt1 BedOwner5 Dec 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.7M

    AED 2,007 /sqftAED 21,603 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner26 Nov 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.7M

    AED 2,331 /sqftAED 25,091 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    708 sqft65.8 sqmt1 BedOwner26 Nov 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 2.3M

    AED 1,477 /sqftAED 15,898 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    1,557 sqft144.7 sqmt3 BedsOwner20 Nov 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.6M

    AED 2,232 /sqftAED 24,025 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    708 sqft65.8 sqmt1 BedOwner25 Oct 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 1.8M

    AED 2,100 /sqftAED 22,604 /sqmt

    ReadyApartment
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Oct 2025

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 85K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    650 sqft60.4 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 85K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    650 sqft60.4 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 120K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    992 sqft92.2 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 70K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    705 sqft65.5 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 125K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    992 sqft92.2 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    651 sqft60.5 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 155K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,199 sqft111.4 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    651 sqft60.5 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 100K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    852 sqft79.2 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    650 sqft60.4 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 105K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    651 sqft60.5 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 85K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 435K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,557 sqft144.7 sqmt3 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 155K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,520 sqft141.2 sqmt3 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 80K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 90K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 115.8K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 16K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    708 sqft65.8 sqmt1 Bedto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 110K/yr

    ApartmentNew contract
    1,226 sqft113.9 sqmt2 Bedsto

  • Bay Central 1

    Dubai Marina

    AED 100K/yr

    ApartmentRenewal
    857 sqft79.6 sqmt1 Bedto

Every sale in Bay Central 1Every rent contract in Bay Central 1

Service charges in Bay Central 1

The 2018 service charge in Bay Central 1 is AED 21.61 per sq ft for homes, AED 21.83 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Service charges in Bay Central 1
Unit typeRate per sq ftSizeYearly charge
1 Bed Apartment (2018)AED 21.61650 sqft60.4 sqmt – 860 sqft79.9 sqmtAED 14,047 – AED 18,585
2 Beds Apartment (2018)AED 21.61990 sqft92 sqmt – 1,620 sqft150.5 sqmtAED 21,394 – AED 35,008
3 Beds Apartment (2018)AED 21.611,520 sqft141.2 sqmt – 1,560 sqft144.9 sqmtAED 32,847 – AED 33,712
4 Beds Apartment (2018)AED 21.613,770 sqft350.2 sqmt – 3,830 sqft355.8 sqmtAED 81,470 – AED 82,766
Retail (2018)AED 21.8380 sqft7.4 sqmt – 470 sqft43.7 sqmtAED 1,746 – AED 10,260

Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.

Nearby amenities

Around Bay Central 1

Transportation near Bay Central 1

The nearest Dubai Metro station from Bay Central 1 is Jumeirah Lake Towers (red line, 0.8 km, about 10 min walk), then DAMAC Properties (red line, 1 km, about 12 min walk). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 (orange line, 0.2 km, about 2 min walk) and Dubai Marina Mall (orange line, 0.5 km, about 6 min walk).

  • Jumeirah Beach Residence 1Orange line · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
  • Dubai Marina MallOrange line · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
  • Jumeirah Beach Residence 2Orange line · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
  • Jumeirah Lake TowersOrange line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
  • Jumeirah Lake TowersRed line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
  • Dubai MarinaOrange line · 1 km · about 12 min walk

Shopping and groceries near Bay Central 1

The closest is Al Maya / Bahar 6, Jumeirah Beach Residence, 0.2 km from Bay Central 1 (about 2 min walk).

  • Al Maya / Bahar 6, Jumeirah Beach ResidenceSupermarket · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
  • Marina MallShopping Mall · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
  • Wafi MallShopping Mall · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
  • Dubai Marina MallShopping Mall · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
  • Al Maya / Dream Tower, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk

Restaurants and hotels near Bay Central 1

The closest is Oasis Beach Tower Apartments, 0.2 km from Bay Central 1 (about 2 min walk).

  • Oasis Beach Tower ApartmentsHotel · 0.2 km · about 2 min walk
  • Suha Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
  • Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes TowersHotel · 0.4 km · about 5 min walk
  • Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai MarinaHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
  • Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah BeachHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk

Hospitals and clinics near Bay Central 1

The closest is Armada Medical Centre, 0.9 km from Bay Central 1 (about 11 min walk).

  • Armada Medical CentreHospital · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
  • Eternity Medicine Institute DubaiHospital · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
  • Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
  • Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 1 km · about 12 min walk
  • Eternity Medicine InstituteHospital · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive

Parks and leisure near Bay Central 1

The closest is JBR Beach, 0.3 km from Bay Central 1 (about 4 min walk).

  • JBR BeachPark · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk

Schools near Bay Central 1

The nearest is EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWS, 2.4 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.

  • EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWSInternational Baccalaureate - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Very good · 2.4 km
  • Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 3.5 km
  • Regent International Private School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 3.8 km
  • Dubai British SchoolUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 4.2 km
  • Dubai International Academy L.L.CInternational Baccalaureate - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Outstanding · 4.2 km
  • Dubai British School Jumeirah ParkUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 4.4 km

Other buildings in Marsa Dubai

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Things to consider about Bay Central 1

In its favour

  • Jumeirah Lake Towers metro station is within walking distance.
  • Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 21%.
  • Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
  • Several schools within 3 km.

Worth checking

  • Service charges of up to AED 21.83 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.
  • Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.

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Brokers who know Bay Central 1

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FAQs

Bay Central 1: questions answered

Bay Central 1 was developed by Select Group in Marsa Dubai.

Bay Central 1 is completed in Q2 2012.

Across its 18 most recent registered sales, Bay Central 1 sold for a median of AED 2,347 per sq ft and AED 1.7M per unit.

Recent yearly contracts in Bay Central 1 have a median rent of AED 100.0K.

The median gross yield on recently sold units in Bay Central 1 is 5.2%: the rent the unit earned over its purchase price, before costs.

The 2018 service charge for residential units in Bay Central 1 is AED 21.61 per sq ft a year, as registered with the Dubai Land Department.

Bay Central 1 has 1 Bed (650 to 860 sq ft), 2 Beds (990 to 1,620 sq ft), 3 Beds (1,520 to 1,560 sq ft), 4 Beds (3,770 to 3,830 sq ft), Commercial (80 to 470 sq ft).

Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 is about 0.2 km from Bay Central 1.

The nearest schools include EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEADOWS (2.4 km), Icademy Middle East Fz.Llc (3.5 km), Regent International Private School L.L.C (3.8 km).

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